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EDWARD O'GARA Obituary

O'GARA, Edward F. Of Quincy, died October 10, 2015. The beloved husband of 53 years to Rayne (Bencivenni) O'Gara of Quincy. Loving father of Edward O'Gara and his wife Theresa of North Stonington, CT, Kristin O'Gara of Roslindale and Maura O'Gara and her husband Michael Pratt of Quincy. Brother of Robert O'Gara and his wife Mary of Braintree, Maureen Vogus and her husband Peter of Sandwich and the late Joseph O'Gara and his wife Ann of Quincy and James O'Gara and his wife Evelyn of Milton. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Ed was originally from South Boston. He spent some time in Dorchester before moving to Quincy 46 years ago. He worked for 36 years as a salesman for Boston Gas. Ed enjoyed being active, going for runs and playing ice hockey, softball, racquetball, and golf. He also enjoyed camping, traveling, and spending time with his family, friends, and neighbors. He was a dedicated member of the Quincy YMCA and a past member of the American Legion Old Dorchester Post and the North Quincy Knights of Columbus. A proud United States Coast Guard Veteran, Ed will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He will be sadly missed. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Thursday 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 10:15 AM on Friday prior to the Funeral Mass in Holy Trinity Parish at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Quincy at 11 AM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Edward may be made to the South Shore YMCA, 91 Longwater Circle, Norwell, MA 02061. See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions & online condolences.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 12 to Oct. 13, 2015.

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Keri Ruth

October 15, 2015

We are so sorry for you loss. My prayers are with you all.

October 14, 2015

Rayne, I am so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. He was such a sweet man, and I always enjoyed my converstions with him. He was always happy and upbeat, never complained even when he wasn't feeling well. My condolences to you and your family.

Marie Stone (your former mail-lady)

October 13, 2015

My heartfelt sympathy to Rayne and all the family. I was so fortunate to have had Eddie as a friend. Time spent with Eddie was full of wholesome fun and laughter. Eddie was special and we all were better having shared his life in some way. Peace!
Fr. Jack Cashman, C.P.

Stan Livingstone

October 12, 2015

No finer man than Eddie O'Gara. He was a great friend for over 40 plus years. I asked him one night when we were out having a good time,"What is the best thing that you can do for your kids?" And his response, without hesitation was, "love their mother". Great advise.

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15

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Keohane Funeral Home - Quincy

785 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02170

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16

Celebration of Life

10:15 a.m.

Keohane Funeral Home - Quincy

785 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02170

Oct

16

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Holy Trinity Parish

Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Quincy, MA

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Keohane Funeral Home - Quincy

785 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02170

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